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New Zealand moves to ban climate lawsuits against emitters
The nation's government said such cases create "uncertainty" for business. The effort mirrors those of Republicans in the U.S.
Trump DOJ urges court to halt Minnesota climate lawsuit
EPA and the State Department say the lawsuit is undermining federal authority. DOJ has lost similar cases against states.
A startup confronts water shortages by pulling it out of the air
Atoco's shipping-container-sized machine will produce up to 1,057 gallons of water daily and can be installed at data centers, hospitals and other critical infrastructure.
Worst start to wildfire season raises alarm as El Niño threatens
This year’s early season wildfires have overwhelmed fire crews in Argentina, Chile and Japan, while fueling historic blazes in the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
EU doubles down on carbon tax for international flights
The move sets up a fight with the United States, which opposes carbon pricing.
South Africa declares natural disaster as floods kill at least 10
Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe experienced unusually heavy rains in recent months, with the region's worst flooding in years.
6 things to know about Trump’s FEMA nominee
Cameron Hamilton was acting agency chief last year until he was fired amid clashes with Kristi Noem.
Flood insurer’s shares leap after Trump is urged to shed federal policies
Analysts say private companies have an opportunity to insure against flood damage following recommendations to narrow the National Flood Insurance Program.
Australia’s highest court to hear its first climate case
The fight could result in requirements for government officials to consider greenhouse gas emissions when approving fossil fuel projects.
EPA plan would let work start on data centers, power plants before air permits
Developers could start building "non-emitting" components ahead of air permitting under Administrator Lee Zeldin's proposal.
UK carbon futures see gains as Starmer speech boosts EU linkup outlook
The U.K. launched its own carbon market following Brexit, which has traded at a discount to the EU equivalent.
China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shock
A total of 50 countries had record solar imports from China in March, with Nigeria recording a 519 percent surge from February and notable spikes in Malaysia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Indigenous Amazon groups urge UN to curb organized crime
In recent years, illegal gold mining, logging and drug trafficking have spread deeper into remote rainforest regions in countries including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
Bolivia’s fuel shortages, ‘junk gasoline’ drive EV surge
The South American country is grappling with fuel shortages and a presidential decree that ended long-standing fuel subsidies, effectively doubling the cost of gasoline.
Trump picks Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA
The president nominated the man he fired as leader of the nation's disaster agency a year ago.
Enbridge proposes expansion of New England pipeline
The plan to increase gas supply comes as the region's Democratic governors seek reelection, pledging to both green their states' economies and address high energy prices.
6 things Trump won’t see in the FEMA report
Controversial ideas were dropped from the final document about reshaping U.S. disaster policy.
Democratic governors have a new playbook: Build projects fast
The governors are combining a nuts-and-bolts focus on infrastructure with a catchy — and sometimes profane — slogan to attract voters.
Florida and Georgia wildfires show growing risk in Southeast
The blazes have burned 170,000 acres, driven by severe drought and increased development in wooded areas.
New York asks to back Sunrise Wind in legal challenge
State officials said the offshore wind project provided key benefits to New York.
